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#165 by Mikekoz13 on 18 Aug, 2012 20:42
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Tonight I shaved with a Feather blade for the frst time. OUTSTANDING! A very sharp blade that gave me an outstanding shave. Definetly my new favorite blade.
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#166 by mahaw90 on 18 Aug, 2012 21:53
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I agree it's a quality blade. Sharpest in its field.
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#167 by DCSlyOne on 19 Aug, 2012 12:00
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Finally, I had time today to do The Shave. (8-19-2012)
First, don't judge me on the state of the bathroom tile.
Second, as this was my first DE shave ever, I think it came out very well. Somewhere between BBS and DFS. As I am tired of the beard, I shaved it all off. I had about 4 days growth on the face and on the scalp. The Merkur Futur is an excellent razor, and the Astra is an excellent blade. Thanks to Warhawk for the suggestions.
I did a super lather (with help from Badger and Blade's interactive tutorial) with the soaps, and it turned out much better than expected, especially since this is my first time.
Razor: Merkur Futur and Gillette Fusion
Face (at sink)
Razor: Merkur Futur (on setting 1)
Blade: Astra
Soap: super lather with the RazoRock and Castle Forbes (sandalwood and cedarwood)
Shave: 4 pass shave WTG, ATG, XTG
Washed with warm water
Aftershave: Jack Blacks Post Shave Cooling Gel
Head (at sink)
Razor: Gillette Fusion
Soap: the same super lather as the face
Shave: ATG and WTG
I do have one question regarding the DE shave. How do you guys shave your Adam's apple, and directly under your nose? -
#168 by Sir Harry on 19 Aug, 2012 16:41
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I shave my Adam's apple downward away from the beard. As for the moustache area, I just trim and edge with my Andis clippers similar to the way I shape the outline of the beard...If there is too much for me to handle, the barber in training at the barber college 20 minutes away gives me a nice beard trim and shave for $5 (plus tip).
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#169 by BillOnBass on 19 Aug, 2012 23:23
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I shave directly under my nose by pushing my nose up (like making a pig nose) and I shave my Adam's apple, well... very carefully, haha.
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#170 by Laser Man on 20 Aug, 2012 06:30
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I shave my Adam's apple upward very gently!
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#171 by warhawk on 20 Aug, 2012 13:27
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@MikeKoz13: Mike... Glad that U had some smooth results on the Feather blade. I have tried out numerous DE blades and I have not (yet) tried the 3 or 4 Feather blades that are just waiting for my testings.
@DCSlyOne: Darrell... I shave my Adam's apply cautiously from south to north.
WARHAWK
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#172 by warhawk on 20 Aug, 2012 13:39
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Today is a special SOTD. It is my birthday.
Face (sink)
Razor: FaTip with Bob's Razor Works (BRW) Bull Mastiff Deluxe Handle
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Mike's Natural Soap (Lime)
Dome (shower)
Razor: Weber DLC
Same blade, brush, soap.
My birthday shave was very relaxing and BBS. I still experiment with many DE blades and the Astra SP blades are still my favorite.
FaTip (on left) and Weber DLC (on right)
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#173 by Slynito on 20 Aug, 2012 14:30
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Warhawk, this thread has made me rack my brain trying to find my old Gillette DE, to experiment with. And also I'm asking myself if I got the, "cajones" to shave my head with a DE. Hummmm?
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#174 by Laser Man on 20 Aug, 2012 14:34
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Warhawk,
Happy Birthday!!!!!! Glad you had a good shave to celebrate.
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#175 by warhawk on 20 Aug, 2012 14:57
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@Slynito: Wow... let me know when U find your vintage Gillette DE. Post a pic when U find it so I can identify it. I am loving my new hobby and would love to give my 2 cents.
@npsbg: Thanks my friend.
WARHAWK
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#176 by Slynito on 20 Aug, 2012 19:48
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I'll sure post a photo if/when I find it. It's a Gillette with the micrometer knob that adjusts the angle...It was issued when I was in the service in the sixties. Years later I was enlightened about the Schick Injector a more civilized shave...do you have one in your collection?
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#177 by Mikekoz13 on 21 Aug, 2012 05:24
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I shaved late last night (10 PM EST).... just before bed. What a relaxing way to end a LOOOOONG day.
Head (in the shower):
Razor: HeadBlade
Shave Soap : HeadSlick
Brush : Wally World Special
Face (at the sink):
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade: Feather
Shave soap: RazoRock XXX
Brush: Vulfix 1001
After Shave: Brut After Shave Balm
Outstanding shave. I love the Feather blade! I got the closest shave I've had yet with the DE. Still VERY smooth this AM!
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#178 by Laser Man on 21 Aug, 2012 11:22
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I had a doctor's appointment this morning, so I had some extra time at home and used the DE on my head as well:
Face (at the sink)
Pre-shave oil: Art of Shaving (unscented)
Cream: HeadSlick
Razor: Merkur
Blade: Astra (Thanks, Warhawk!)
After-Shave: Nivea Sensitive After-shave balm
Head (in the shower)
Wash: Pear's transparent, non-comedigenic soap
Pre-shave oil: Art of Shaving (unscented)
Cream: HeadSlick
Razor: Merkur
Blade: Astra
Rinse:Cold water
After-Shave: Nivea Sensitive After-shave balm
I'm lovin the smooth results!
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#179 by warhawk on 21 Aug, 2012 18:52
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I'll sure post a photo if/when I find it. It's a Gillette with the micrometer knob that adjusts the angle...It was issued when I was in the service in the sixties. Years later I was enlightened about the Schick Injector a more civilized shave...do you have one in your collection?
It sounds like U got a Gillette Slim Adjustable. They come in a nickel-plated and black plated handles. The black handled ones are affectionally called "black beauty". Also... U might have the Fatboy but I doubt it because the Gillette Fatboys were only made in four years and it is also a more expensive adjustable razor.
Also... I do have the Schick Injector that I purchased for 99 cents on Ebay in good condition. Again... I hope that U can find it and post up.
WARHAWK